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EA06 GXB

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 GXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 109,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 101,549 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,358 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in middel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bodywork damage to n side of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,116 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork damage to n side of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damaged to n s door

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damaged to n s door

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,945 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,891 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch feed pipe damp

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,176 miles

fan belt guard damaged

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

brake fluid level low

damaged o/s/f bumper

exhaust corroded

front brake discs badly worn and pads appear very low

front wipers slightly smearing

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre catching on ps pipe

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush perishing

o/s window will not go all the way down

o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush separating

signs of brake fluid leak around reservoir

slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight dents and scratches to various body panels

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from sump bung area

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA06 GXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA06 GXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA06 GXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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